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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W220

Illustration

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) Illustration provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. On our Illustration BA you’ll find your distinctive creative voice and gain the skills you need to transform your passion for design into a successful career. Develop your unique creative voice and transform your passion into a successful visual arts career. Experiment with various production practices, combining traditional drawing with emerging digital techniques. International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, a 87% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Drawing and Visual Communication
Digital Illustration Techniques
Printmaking and Relief Processes
Narrative and Sequential Art
Three-Dimensional Design and Production
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Illustration for Commercial Applications
Contemporary Visual Culture and Critical Contexts
UCAS Code:W220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£25,000£28,500
3 years£16,000£22,000£27,500
5 years£20,500£27,500£34,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
1%Studying
6%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers Illustration as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
20,940+Students
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